Abstract:Background: Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) due to dialysis is the major factor causing morbidity and mortality factor for patients undergoing hemodialysis and is associated with additional costs for these patients.This study investigated the effect of a novel care program in terms of reducing CRBSIs for hemodialysis patients with nontunneled (temporary) catheters inserted in their femoral veins.Methods: This study included dialysis patients (inpatients and outpatients) from July 2018 to Septemb… Show more
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